Monthly Archives: June 2013

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PN recently announced their call for entries for their Photo Contest: The Wonders of Water, III. PN invites photographers from beginners to advanced to submit their photos of the ever-changing aspects of water. See the Wonders of Water link above for details of the show and take lots of photos on those trips to the beach this summer!

Faculty and students at NHIA visit ARTstor frequently for research and study. ARTStor is a nonprofit online digital library that provides over 1.5 million digital images from across the globe. Visit the ARTstor blog for research tips, teaching guides and more! ARTstor Blog – Images and Ideas for Teaching and Scholarship.

Teti Library will be closed Friday, June 21st, 2013 while the library staff gives a presentation at a NELIG conference, (New England Library Instruction Group) at Dartmouth College entitled “What’s So Special About Special Collections?”

In a recent New York Times article, writer Mekado Murphy, investigates the character development of Art, a loveable character from Pixar’s new film, Monsters University. Visit the article here and scroll down the article to view a brief slide show of ART’s beginnings in sketches and digital designs. ‘How Pixar Developed ‘Art’ for ‘Monsters University.’

The Society of Illustrators honors the works of Maurice Sendak with their latest exhibition, Maurice Sendak- A Celebration of the Artist and His Work to open today, June 11th, 2013 at their 128 East 63rd Street, New York City location. The exhibition features over 200 original works by Sendak that have previously never been exhibited. The exhibition was curated by Justin G. Schiller and Dennis M.V. David. Click here for the press release and information on how to obtain an exhibition catalog: Press Release

Gibson’s Bookstore in Concord, NH will feature the poets, Barbara Crane and Charles Fort on June 19th, 2013. An open mic will follow, and newcomers are encouraged to stop by early, to sign up for a spot on the open mic roster. This event begins at 7pm and is free and open to the public. Learn more about this upcoming reading and the participating artists here at Gibson’s Bookstore.

Barry McGee is a San Francisco artist whose work will be featured at the ICA through September 2, 2013. McGee’s collection of work reflects his beginnings as a graffiti artist, “Twist,” and his attention to art and its relation to popular culture. For a peek at his installations at the ICA, visit their website to see a virtual tour hosted by Jenelle Porter, Mannion Family Senior Curator and produced by Connie Yip and Rene Dongo. ICA/The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.